Senior Director, Business Development

About Real Chemistry Real Chemistry transforms healthcare through deep scientific expertise, human‑centered creativity, and AI‑driven insight. We provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to leading pharmaceutical and biotech clients. Location Boston, Massachusetts; Carmel, Indiana; Chicago, Illinois; Lambertville, New Jersey; North Carolina Role Real Chemistry is seeking a Senior Director, Business Development to join our U.S.-based Growth team. This is a U.S. hybrid role, based in or near one of our U.S. hubs. Reporting to senior growth leadership, the role partners closely with executive leadership, client leads, and cross-functional capability teams to lead high‑impact pitches, expand strategic accounts, and strengthen our overall business development approach. What You’ll Do Lead and support priority new business pitches from RFI/RFP through final presentation, partnering closely with client leads, growth leaders, and cross‑functional teams Partner with executive leaders and client teams to identify, prioritize, and shape high‑value growth opportunities Translate client briefs into clear strategic frameworks and compelling pitch narratives aligned to Real Chemistry capabilities Coordinate teams across disciplines and markets to ensure cohesive, differentiated responses Manage pitch timelines, workflows, and deliverables across multiple concurrent efforts Support the development of pitch materials, including proposals, decks, and presentations Keep senior stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and resource needs throughout pursuits Drive post‑pitch debriefs and capture learnings to improve future performance Contribute to tracking win rates, pitch outcomes, and performance trends Champion consistency, best practices, and continuous improvement across the organization Foster collaboration, accountability, and high performance across diverse teams and geographies Good Fit If You Thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven agency environment Enjoy collaborating across teams and disciplines to deliver strong outcomes Adapt quickly as priorities shift and thrive in a dynamic environment Are a strategic thinker who can also execute with precision Bring a proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset to complex challenges Can manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment Are comfortable leading through influence rather than authority Value continuous improvement and building scalable, repeatable approaches What You Should Have 8‑10+ years of experience in an advertising, communications, or integrated marketing agency environment Healthcare industry experience across pharmaceutical, biotech, or related sectors Proven experience leading or supporting successful new business pitches Strong strategic thinking and storytelling skills, translating complex client needs into compelling narratives Solid understanding of integrated marketing, communications, medical, and activation disciplines Experience partnering with executive leadership to advance enterprise growth initiatives Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working across disciplines Highly organized, adaptable, and calm under pressure while managing multiple high‑stakes priorities Comfort working in hybrid teams across locations and functions Familiarity with new business tracking, reporting, or performance tools Compensation Pay Range: $130,000–$145,000. Compensation is determined based on job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors including work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. Benefits Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks. Benefits include generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vision plans, and support in saving for the future. Additional perks include mental wellness coaching and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Employment Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Realchemistry